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Description
We are a lively family of five (four kids aged 11 - 19 years) living in a farm house right outside a small village in Southern Iceland (100 km from Reykjavik), running a guesthouse in the basement of our house.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our helpers participate in everyday family life and learn about the Icelandic way of living and culture. You can learn and/or practice Icelandic or even German (but we also speak English).
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
In general, I am always looking for some help with the household, the outdoor area and the garden. It is our private home but with a big garden areal (and I rent out guest rooms in parts of the house).
For this year 2024, I am now looking for somebody for a few weeks in spring and early summer (May/June), mostly gardening and outdoor work.
We have a big garden areal that needs to be worked in, there is always garden work from April throughout September, including weeding, cutting trees, cutting grass, planting, fencing.
There are also quite a few things that always need maintenance, cleaning and painting.
I also have several projects I'd like to work on, mostly light carpenter's work.
From mid-June til end of August, there is no availability because I am renting out the guest rooms to paying guests during this time.
Besides, help with daily household chores, house cleaning and cooking is always appreciated. With our family, you will have the opportunity to stay in one of the most beautiful places in the world and be a member of our family. We do have a dog, three rabbits and horses.
The kids are really good with languages, they are raised bilingual (Icelandic - German), and the also speak English.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Your accommodation will be one of the rooms in the guesthouse. Our helpers take part in cooking and eating with the family.
What else ...
We live close to a small village where there is basically everything for your daily needs, including a nice outdoor swimming pool. From here, you can do sightseeing all over Southern Iceland and you can enjoy the nature by foot.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Discovering Iceland was one of my dreams and thanks to you and your family, I was able to make it come true. It has been a real privilege for me to share beautiful moments with your great family.
During 2 weeks, with another workawayer, I helped in the garden, discovered beautiful landscapes and participated in cultural events… read more
José is very amiable, adapts easily, is helpful, skilled and pretty strong. He can work on his own, has a good understanding and knowledge of all sorts of maintenance tasks and a good sense of order. José really… read more
Christiane is a lovely host and mother. She is an admirable person, it's amazing the amount of things she does per day, work, and look after her 4 children, as well as cooking and organising all the family chores! Also she was always helping me… read more
I spent 3 weeks at the place of Christiane in September and I really miss my time there together with her lovely children, the dog and the horses and just a beautiful country. It was around 10 degrees but mostly dry weather so I was very lucky with that and could visit some beautiful places around, like the Westman… read more
I really like to remember the time i spend with Christiane and her wonderful children ( I stayed 4 weeks in October). Right from the beginning i felt very well and welcome, because everyone was so kind to me.… read more
The tasks were mainly dealt outside in the garden, where some amateur building was… read more
Me and my kids love Anna and would welcome her back anytime!
